Joe Pesci's on-off relationship with cinema
The veteran actor turns 80 this February 9
CELEBRITY Retrospective
For his role in 'The Irishman,' Joe Pesci was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and a BAFTA Award for Best Film Actor in a Supporting Role. Not bad for someone who unofficially retired from the business more than 20 years ago. But that's Pesci all over. One of Hollywood's most enigmatic actors, this restrained genius has always been difficult to label.
Browse this gallery and take a look back at the life and work of this intriguing but at times underappreciated actor.